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The Biden administration has told India that slashing Russian oil imports is key to moving forward on a long-awaited trade deal, according to people close to the discussions. New Delhi, however, insists that buying discounted Russian crude remains essential for its economy. Talks between the two countries are ongoing, with…

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited Punjab University Lahore on Thursday, where he held a special interactive session with students and faculty members. Upon arrival, the DG ISPR was warmly welcomed by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Ali, faculty, and students. During the…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump as a “milestone” in Pakistan-US relations, highlighting Washington’s willingness to invest in Pakistan’s IT and other critical sectors. Speaking to journalists in New Jersey, Shehbaz revealed that President Trump personally urged American companies to channel immediate…

The legal team of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Saturday approached the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to request suspension of proceedings in the May 9 GHQ attack case. The petition urged the court to halt the trial being conducted through video link until the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench…

LAHORE (Staff Report) — The Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) has welcomed the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to suspend Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) notices issued to six senior journalists, terming it a significant step towards safeguarding press freedom. Chief Justice of the LHC, Ms. Aalia Neelum, on Friday suspended…

Gold prices recorded another drop in both local and international markets on Friday, marking the second straight session of decline. Data released by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed that the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs1,000 per tola, settling at Rs395,800. The rate for 10…

India has formally retired its MiG-21 fighter jets, ending the service life of an aircraft that defined the country’s air power for more than six decades but earned the grim nickname “flying coffin” for its deadly crash record. The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the milestone on September 26 with…

Indian pharmaceutical shares retreated on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on branded and patented medicines, effective October 1. The Nifty Pharma index dropped 2.6% in early trade, with all 20 constituents trading lower by 9:30 a.m. IST. Market heavyweight Sun Pharmaceutical Industries slipped 3.4%, dragging…

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Ms. Aalia Neelum has issued a stay order against the notices served by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) to six journalists, including Lahore Press Club President Arshad Ansari. The case came up for hearing on Friday, where Chief Justice Neelum raised serious questions…

The National Cybercrime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has launched separate cases against three prominent social media figures — Rajab Butt, Anas Ali, and Hurairah — accusing them of luring followers into gambling through online betting apps. Officials confirmed that the cases were registered in Lahore under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes…